Method

Step 1

Prep: Prepare all the ingredients as indicated above. Put the kettle on to boil. Rub the steaks with salt, pepper and olive oil. Set aside.

Step 2

Green beans: Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Once cooked, drain in a colander and keep warm.

Step 3

Minute steaks: Place a large frying pan on high heat and let it get smoking hot. Add the minute steaks (do not overlap, cook in batches if your pan is too small). Sear for just 45 seconds on each side. Remove and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Mushroom sauce: Heat a few glugs of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 3 or 4 minutes until the mushrooms are browned and cooked through. Add the brandy and let it cook away (about 20 seconds) and then add the cream and a splash of water (one or two tablespoons). Stir for about a minute or so and remove from stove and keep warm.

Step 5

To serve: Slice the minute steaks against the grain, and squeeze over a little lemon juice. Plate the steaks over the green beans and top with mushroom sauce.